Question

question 1-7
an apple company picked 716 pounds of apples for distribution to stores. when they began packing the apples, 186 pounds had to be thrown away.
the remaining pounds of apples were packed into containers, each holding 5 pounds.
how many total containers did the apple company pack?
containers

Explanation:

Step1: Find remaining apples

Subtract thrown - away apples from total picked. So, \(716 - 186=530\) pounds.

Step2: Calculate number of containers

Divide remaining apples by pounds per container. So, \(\frac{530}{5} = 106\).

Answer:

106